Outside the diner’s grimy window, the first blush of dawn was painting the sky over the river. It was Pride Month, and the annual parade was scheduled for later that day. Maya usually avoided the parade. She found the corporate floats and the screaming crowds overwhelming—a performance of acceptance that didn't always translate to safety on a Tuesday afternoon. But Leo had never been.
This has created a painful schism. Some in the LGB (lesbian, gay, bisexual) community, particularly an outspoken minority of "LGB drop the T" advocates, argue that trans issues are distinct and are dragging down the hard-won respectability of gay rights.
"I hear you have the best lemon tarts in the city," Sam said, leaning against the counter.